Twins pitcher Brian Duensing begins throwing program Wednesday

Duensing, who was placed on the 15-day DL Friday with a strained right intercostal, will continue to work through the throwing program, but remains without a timetable for his return.

"Duensing played catch and everything went fine," assistant general manager Rob Antony said.

Twins pitcher Brian Duensing to begin soft tossing Wednesday

by Brandon Wise | CBSSports.com

(4/21/15) Twins pitcher Brian Duensing is on track with recovery and scheduled to begin soft tossing Wednesday, assistant general manager Rob Antony said per the St. Paul Pioneer Press.

Duensing, who is dealing with an intercostal or abdominal strain, has yet to have a setback with his recovery. He is currently on the 15-day DL with the injury, but is not expected to be back with the team until mid-May. Duensing has one save this year in 3 2/3 innings with a 7.36 ERA.